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within easy reach of the fiational capital. King Leopold has also quarrelled with tihe of the Congo Railroad to such aa extent that they have all resigned, among the number being Baron de Goffinet, who is treasurer of the Royal household, and Count A. d'Oultremont, brother of the Gran:! 1 :w U ,; the Court. Finally, tie . \ < ported to have quarrelled violently with Princess Clementine, stories to this effect being printed without denial or interference on the part of the authorities in several of the leading papers of Brussels and Antwerp. Princess Clementine was the only o»e of l/'opoki's three daughters who had remained with him throughout all his differences with his family, so tliat he is now at variance with all his children, as well as his only (brother and heir, .the Count of Flanders.—Baltimore American.

it is only on the use of Wolfe's Sohnappa that it ought to b# judged. ¥ou be tfie Judge. Every bottle of Wolfe's Schnapps contain* an honest preparation of Juniper Berries And seleot Barley. If you need a stimulant that will braoe a tired body o* elear a tired mind, TEST WOLFE'S SC HNAPPS—not a false stimulant but a builder up of vital foroes. you take no Slisk. Better not take anything than accept a substitute for this sterling old tonio. Imitations are put out for one purpose only—to make big profits-U&sjr absolutely worthless. tßuy ID dole ißottles Look for the name, and tooept only bottles with the signature of Udolphc Wolfe on the label.

m s „ t •NATURES 1 PLEASANTi uwawE* bn3"<3H«l THE ORIGINAL <VND GENUINE. Those who are troubled with constipation—and especially those who have found the use of Ordinary purgatives as distressing as the disease—are advised to try California Syrup of Figs. No book of testimonials, no medical arguments, could be half so convincing as a personal trial of this ideal household remedy. WORDS OF ADVICE: Ask for California Syrup of Figs and see that the package bears the well-known Name and Trade Mark of the California Fig Syrup Co. Imitations are numerous, but as you value your health you cannot risk taking a substitute. California Syrup of Figs is sold in New Zealand in two sizes at 1/6 and 2/3. Worthless substitutes are often offered at less as an inducement. California Fig Syrup Co., 62 Bnow Hill, London. Awtralia) 7 BARRACK STREET. SYDNEY.

Is Leopold Insane P Is King Leopold becoming mentally unbalanced ? Ami will i't be necessary for tlio Belgian Government to institute a Regency and to entrust the Sovereign power to his brother, the universally respected and exPart 1 of the i-flfmimendation of ■ That is a question which is being askod to-day, not alone at Brussels, but in the various European capitals and which is a matter or no Httlo concern to the State Department at Washington. For the King's extraordinary action in repudiating without any reason the agreement made in his name and by his explicit orders with the American concessionaires of the Canton-Hankow railroad by his plenipotentiaries, ex-Minister de Voider arid Colonel Tliys, has not only led these two gentlemen to stover their connection with his business enterprises, but has likewise resulted in an "international incident" between himself and the United States Government. For the latter has no intention of permitting him to carry out what appears to toe his project of converting into a monopoly of his own this essentially American enterprise in China and of ousting therefrom by unfair moans the American syndicate to which, on the strength of the recommendation of the State Department, the concession was granted. It is no doubt partly due to this that the Belgian Envoy at Washington has made arrangements to spend the summer

HOLLOWAY'S PILLS. For the cure of debility, also liver and stomach complaints this inappreciable medicine is so well known in every part of the world, and the cures performed by its use are so wonderful, that it now stands preeminent above all other remedies, more particularly for the cure of bilious and liver complaints, disorders of the stomach, dropsy, and dobilitat<*l constitution. The beneficial effects of the Pills are so lasting that tlio whole system is renewed, the organs of digestion strengthened, and a free respiration promoted.. They expel fiom the secretive organs the morbid matter which.produces inflammation, pain, fever, debility, and physical decay, thus annihilating, by their purifying properties, the virulence of the most painful and devastating diseases.*

A Splendid Investment STUDY THIS FROM A BUSINESS STANDPOINT "The Empire, Bellevue, & Mansions CONSOLIDATION LIMITED." To be Incorporated under "The Companies' JLot, 1903.* CfiPMAL, £150,000 -divided Into 30,000 shares of £5 eaoh.of which 4000 shares, full* nald bb. be allottod to the Vendor; 4000 arepreserved for subsequent Issue for extensions of business ami building purposes, and the remaining 22,000 shares are now offered to the public for subsorlDtlonl payable aa fo,iowß:-£l per share on application, £1 per share on allotment, and the balance in oalls of not more taan £1 per share as may be required, and at intervals of not less two months. PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS i CHARLES F. GREENSLADE, Esq., Dunedin (Managing Director Speight & Co.. Ltd.\ ARTHUR It. V. LODDER, Esq., Wellington (Proprietor City Buffet Hotel). CHARLES H. IZARD, Esq., Wellington, Solicitor (Direotor Wellington-Manawatu Railway Coy., Ltd) ALBERT MARTIN, Esq., M.D., Wellington (Direotor Equitable Life Assurance Society of TJ.EM EDMUND ALLO, Esq,, Wellington, Electrical Engineer and HydrauliQ Exnerfc WEIUIMAN LEWIS, Esq., Wellington, Investor CHARLES TJUNGHAII, Esq., Wairarapa, Sheepfarmer (Director Wellington Trust, Loan & Investment Coy., ltd.) Who hold oflice unlii Ihe first meeting of shareholders which will be held not less than one month nor more than three months from the tine tbe Company is entitled to commence business, at which meeting permanent Directors ol the Company will be appointed by tie Shareholders. BANKERS i The National Bank of New Zealand, Limited. SOLICITOR i J. J. Derine, 16, Brandon Street, Wellington. BROKERS i SECRETARY (pro temji J. S. Schwarts, Colonial Mutual Buildings, Custom Boom Qaay, Wellington. This Company is being formed for the purpose of acquiring, as a going concern three of the most valuable business properties in New Zealand—the large and palatial EMPIRE HOTEL, in Willis and Victoria streets, Wellington; the beautiful BELLEVDE GARDENS and fashionable Hotel at the Lower Hutt, and the popular Private Hotel known as •' THE MANSIONS," in Ghuznee street, Wellington. It ii proposed to purchase these three properties for the sum el £130,000, of which tbe vendor reoeives £55,000 cash and 4000 folly paid-up shares; the sum of £55,000 remaining oa fixed mortgage. The fact that local companies have s sum of £55,000 en fixed mortgage is an undoubted proof of the soundness of tHe •Ktritlw oSered. The value of the assets to b« acquired by tbe Company baa been carefully assessed by well-known and rrUable experts, and a summary of their reports show a total value of £144,229. These figures, based on thoroughly reliable estimates, show a ■nrplus of £14,229 over and above the purchase price to be paid by the Company. The intention of the Company is to carry on tbe three businesses named on the soundest and most popular lines, and to utilise to the utmost the latest and mo3t modern ideas in hotel management. This ia an Age of Consolidation. The trend of modern business methods is in the direction of merging small enterprises into great, and thus reduoing the expenses of management. The amalgamation of these three important properties will enable the joint management to effect a considerable saving in many classes of Stock, Ooods, Provisions, &c., which by being purchased in large quantities will be secured on much more profitable terms than under separate ownership. The consolidation of the properties will undoubtedly result in Efficient and Economical Management, Increased Business and Increased Profits. As to tbe value of the three assets in this great business proposition, first consider "The Empire Hotel." This establishment 13 tbe premier hotel in Wellington, and Is in point of situation, architecture, equipment, and general convenience, one of the finest hotels in Australasia. It is unique in having two frontages—to tbe two leading business streets—one to Willis street, and the other to Victoria street. The position of this building may be said to be the most valuable in point of situation and convenience which could be selected for private or pablie enterprise in the whole of the capital citj of New Zealand. The area covered by tbe hotel represents a length from iitreet to street of 190 feet, with a frontage to Willis and Victoria streets of 75 feet and 71 feet respectively. It consist of four stories and the basement, and containi 125 r 00m9,103 0' Vbieh are bedrooms. Note these Figured A careful and full investigation of the books and accounts of the Empire Hotel has been made by Messrs. Badham and Bisa, professional Accountants and Auditors, Wellington. Their report shows that from June, 1899, to October, 1903 little over four years—the hotel receipts totalled £83,206, againßt *n expenditure of £51,371, leaving a net profit of £31,835, exclusive of interest. a For the year 1903 the total receipts were £28,671 10s sd. For the four months from November Ist, 1908, to February 29th, 1904, the receipts were £10,571 5s lid. For the months of January and February, 1904, the receipts amounted to £5,570 10s lid, which is at the rate of £33,423 per annum, and under the new management will undoubtedly increase at an even greater ratio. The present rate of profit on the Empire Hotel alene represents over 8 per oent. on the entire capital of the f " The Bellevue Hotel and Garden*." This wonderfully picturesque eßtate is not only a popular resort lor Wellington people, but li one el the sights of the Colony, and is by far the most attractive oi Wellington's pleasure-ipois. 0 » Plsasure-place within easy reach of s metropolitan centre "The Bellevue Gardene" are unrivalled in Now Zealand. A great feature of the estate if the mattitesnt BOTANICAL GARDENS, the finest private gardens in the Colony. They piesent a happy combination of park and flowergarden, surrounding a handsome betel of the olateau-bnngalow type. There are groves of arboreal ferns, nikan and other p'w, trees, shrubs>nd Bowers from all farts of the globe; flower-beds is vivid bloom all the year round j the most delightful of shadv nooks and rose-embowered arbours and rustle summer-houses. , sixteen aeres in this'property. It has about 1,500 feet frontage to the main Waiwetu road, one oi the principal thoroughfares in tbe Hutt Valley. The receipts of " The Bellevue " Hotel and Gardens from Ist January, 1902, to 29th February, 1904, amounted to £10,421 0s ii. The expenditure was £8,545 7s 7d (inoluding £1,609 10s lOd. rurplur. t a7 £l6Tl^M. UP ' keef ' ' Dd in> P ro,eman ' 8 ) leaving a Daring this period 52,108 visitors paid £1,803 lis. 6d. for admission to the grounds. The Bowers sold from the Gardens realised a sum of £416 9s. There are immense possibilities before " The Bellevue " property, owing to the straightening of the Hutt railway, now proceeding, which will shorten the distance by fully one-third and induce thousands more tourists as well as residents to spend a holiday at this attractive resort, which has absolutely no rival outside of the spas in the Thermal Springs Eegion. "The Mansions." This luxurious boarding establishment is the finest of its class in New Zealand. It oombines a handsome exterior with the latest improvements in architecture and toraishfof, In every detail it is a well designed, comfortable residence. "•> <• •Durisg the eight months ended March 81, 1904, the total receipts of" The Mansions " amounted to £2,184 19a, and the expenditure to £1,621 16s 9d, leaving a surplus of £5lB 2s Bd. The house was only opened on August 1, 1908, so that it eaa hardly be said to have been in full working order for the whole of the period mentioned, notwithstanding the profits amount alreadv to 8 per cent, on the oapital invested. Have You Honey to laveit ? Then Seice Thia Opportunity. It is an absolutely sound and safe proposition, one that will stand the closest examination, with a certainty of an immediate and continued increase in the value of tbe investment. It is an exceptional opportunity, offering as it does an interest in what must quickly become the most profitable hotel property south of the Line. Properties in Wellington are rapidly increasing in value, owing to the City's situation and its great volume of Easiness. This will yield you far better interest than any other class of property. As an investment you oannot better it, and shares will soon be st a premium. All possible enquiry it solicited. Cedes of the Prospectus may be obtained from Brokers of the Company, or from the Vendor, Mr. Herrman Lewis. Intending shlreaolders will be Bhown over any of the properties. Applications for shares should be forwarded to the Brokers, aeoompanied by a cheque for £1 on each share as application money. Wellington is advaiolng enormously. Tbete piajertlis must correspondingly advanoe in value, and with the iqotease In srsfitß naturally resulting from consolidation and (eoqUay is management they offer an unparalleled field of investment. This is no speooutlon. It ie s sound and leltd business consolidation, without taking into consideration at all the w undertaking, with Bi| Profits assared. jroflts from " The Mansions " and " Bellevue Gardens." Apply tor 9H4MS AT OHORt